The I Phone is all you hear about these days when it comes to phones, but to be honest, once you have used one of them you can understand why pretty instantly. The only real criticism you could have had about the 3gs was that it didn’t have a great camera, but the 4 really does sort this problem out once and for all. It may only have a 5 mega pixel camera, which is not quite up there in terms of megapixels as some of the mobile phones on the market right now, but the quality of the lens and the operation of the camera more than makes up for this, and you will find that you really can take great pictures with the phone. You will also find just about every other area of the phone has improved, and the slight redesign somehow makes it look so much more modern than the old I Phone.

Talking about the new I Phone is easy, but finding one to buy is not always so easy. When these first came out they sold out in so many stores it was seriously difficult getting hold of one, but supply issues seem to have been sorted to a certain extend, although problems still remain at times. To find Apple mobile phones you should try some of the larger online phone shops such as Phones4u who generally have a good stick and some great prices across the networks.

HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones and long-time Microsoft partner, unveiled five new Windows Phone 7 smartphones: HTC 7 Surround, HTC 7 Mozart, HTC 7 Trophy, HTC 7 Pro and HTC HD7. This strong and diverse family of phones features Microsoft’s new Windows Phone 7 platform and embodies the stand-out design and innovation for which HTC has come to be known. Each new phone includes a variety of cutting-edge technologies and a series of unique HTC applications that can be accessed through the new HTC Hub that complements the Windows Phone 7 Hub and Tile experience.

“Windows Phone 7 is an entirely fresh mobile experience, on which HTC is excited to be going big. We see tremendous customer opportunities with the integration of Microsoft’s most popular services like Xbox LIVE and Zune,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “The value Microsoft is bringing to mobile customers around the world sets a new benchmark for the industry. HTC will be introducing five new HTC Windows Phone 7 smartphones at launch to support our customers with a broad variety of choice.”

“HTC has been a partner with Microsoft since we launched our first phones nearly a decade ago, and we couldn’t be more excited to continue this journey with the launch of Windows Phone 7,” said Andy Lees, President of the Mobile Communications Business at Microsoft. “Windows Phone 7 characterizes a new direction for Microsoft and its partners, and HTC is stepping up to support this in a significant way by bringing five new Windows Phones to market.”

Windows Phone 7

Windows Phone 7 has been carefully crafted to help people get more done in fewer steps with a unique Hub and Tile interface. The Windows Phone 7 Hubs offer quick and easy access to a person’s latest and most valuable information and include People, Pictures, Games, Music & Video, Office and Marketplace content. Windows Phone 7 also integrates with many popular Microsoft consumer services such as Xbox LIVE, Windows Live, Bing and Zune.

HTC Windows Phone 7 portfolio

HTC has brought its innovative design and creativity to its new Windows Phone 7 smartphone portfolio by embracing distinctive materials and unique design elements while providing an exciting set of cutting-edge features and technologies. With the new HTC Hub, HTC is providing an exclusive series of applications and utilities that include a new weather and stocks application and a new photo enhancer that enables a person to apply special effects before sharing photos with friends.

HTC 7 Surround

Whether it be gaming, movies or music, HTC 7 Surround is the ultimate multimedia device. With a unique slide-out speaker and integrated kickstand with integrated Dolby Mobile™ and SRS WOW HD™, the HTC 7 Surround delivers high-fidelity audio and virtual surround sound that enable people to share their favorite music and videos with their friends in style. No longer are they forced to use headphones for a great surround sound experience because the HTC 7 Surround speaker makes the listening experience natural and comfortable.

HTC 7 Mozart

Crafted from a single piece of anodized aluminum, the HTC 7 Mozart feels great in the hand and takes HTC’s unibody design aesthetic to the next level. The slim, solid and smart HTC 7 Mozart sounds as good as it looks and integrates Dolby Mobile™ and SRS WOW HD™ for high-fidelity, virtual surround sound. With Microsoft Zune integration, people can synchronize the HTC 7 Mozart with their PC, enabling them to take their music and video library with them wherever they go.

HTC 7 Trophy

HTC 7 Trophy harnesses the power of Xbox LIVE. Gamers will enjoy the speed and responsiveness of fast action gameplay supported by the phone’s high-performance 1GHz Snapdragon processor, and controlled through the vivid WVGA 3.8″ touchscreen. High-fidelity, virtual surround sound – through SRS WOW HD™ – brings a rich audio experience whether the user is playing a game, watching a video or listening to their favorite music.

HTC 7 Pro

The development of the HTC 7 Pro was inspired by power users who want to combine the ultimate in business efficiency with the ability to take full advantage of their leisure time. The sleek handset slides opens and tilts to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard for fast, comfortable typing, while productivity features such as the ability to sort, scan and manage Outlook email, open and edit the latest Office documents on the phone and keep track of the markets with HTC’s stocks application, offer new ways to maximize the business day.

HTC HD7

HTC HD7 owners can enjoy their favorite videos and movies in cinematic-style thanks to the large 4.3″ high-resolution screen, while its kickstand allows them to sit back and enjoy the action handsfree. For those who refuse to compromise on their mobile gaming experience, the HTC HD7 realizes the power of Xbox LIVE, bringing gameplay to life in a way that takes console gaming beyond the home.

Availability

The five new HTC smartphones will be available through mobile operators and retailers across major European, Asia-Pacific and North American markets from late October.

North America

* HTC 7 Surround will be available exclusively in the United States with AT&T as the HTC Surround.

* HTC HD7 will be exclusively available in the United States with T-Mobile.

* HTC 7 Pro will be available in the first half of 2011 with Sprint.

* HTC 7 Surround will be available exclusively with Telus in Canada.

Europe

* HTC HD7 will be available from Telefonica O2 in Germany and exclusively in United Kingdom and Ireland. HTC HD7 will also be available with Telefonica Movistar in Spain.

* HTC HD7 will be available from Bouygues Telecom in France.

* HTC 7 Mozart will be exclusively available in France, United Kingdom, Switzerland and Spain with Orange.

* HTC 7 Mozart will be exclusively available in Germany with Deutsche Telekom AG.

* HTC 7 Mozart will be available in Austria with Deutsche Telekom AG.

* HTC 7 Mozart will be available in Austria with Orange.

* HTC 7 Trophy will be available exclusively in Germany, France, Spain, United Kingdom, Austria and Switzerland with Vodafone.

* HTC 7 Mozart and HTC HD7 will be broadly available in Italy.

Asia-Pacific

* HTC HD7 will be exclusively available with Telstra in Australia.

* HTC HD7 will be exclusively available with Telecom New Zealand.

* HTC HD7 will be exclusively available with Singtel in Singapore. * HTC HD7 will be exclusively available with Maxis in Malaysia. * HTC HD7 will be available with Taiwan Mobile in Taiwan.

* HTC HD7 will be available in Hong Kong with CSL, 3 and China Mobile.

* HTC 7 Mozart will be exclusively available with Telstra in Australia.

* HTC 7 Mozart will be exclusively available with Starhub in Singapore.

* HTC 7 Mozart will be available in Hong Kong with CSL, 3 and China Mobile.

* HTC 7 Mozart will be available with Chunghwa Telecom in Taiwan.

* HTC 7 Trophy will be exclusively available with Vodafone in Australia and New Zealand.

* HTC 7 Trophy will be exclusively available with M1 in Singapore.

When the E-Series was first released, Nokia’s main aim was to target Office Workers, but nowadays, the demands for multimedia in the corporate sector too, has increased by several fold. Hence came the Nokia E7. Nokia’s attempt to realize what the current generation wants has really paid off, and has helped in inventing this incredible piece of technology.

The Nokia E7 not only edges its competitors by having every top of the line multimedia related feature today, but also does a great job by being a productive unit, especially with the new Symbian ^3 powering it.

Looking at its design, people can be fooled into believing that this phone is no different from the N8. It does in fact hold a striking resemblance with the N8 and the C7.

Also this is the first touchscreen phone to be introduced in the E-series, so it greatly deviates from the traditional bar phone broad keypad model structure of others in the E-series. The body design is quite trendy and appealing.

There’s a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, which tilts the 4 inch Amoled screen at an inclination, for an improved viewing pleasure.

With a 8 Mega Pixel camera, and support for 720p HD Video Recording, the multimedia features are definitely going to make a huge difference in the success of the E7. Image Quality and Video Quality are both pretty decent.

The new Symbian ^3 OS improves productivity significantly, as it’s not only much faster in performance, but also much more responsive to the touchscreen. The Web browser now supports flash and even has a handy new inbuilt RSS reader, along with several other improvements. Improved support for Social Networks like Twitter and the Ovi Apps Store also contributes along with the hardware, providing the E7 with a pleasing overall performance.

The battery life is standard, giving upto 450 hours of Standby Time and Talktime of 9 hours on 2G and 5 hours on 3G.

On a final note, it must be said that the Nokia E7 is indeed a bright addition to the E-Series with its new innovative features, and is expected to perform well in the market. You can find the E7 and Nokia C7 by comparing phone deals online.

The U.S. Army is giving out free iPhone and Android devices to several hundred new recruits, as part of a new test program aimed at improving the efficiency of basic training.

The Army will give away free iPhones and Evo devices to new recruits, in addition to paying their monthly plan.

The program will experiment with more effective basic training methods, such as automatic updates for field manuals, and allowing recruits to download and read manuals on their smartphones during downtime or at meals.

A contest known as “Apps for the Army” had recently challenged developers to take the lead in creating effective applications for military use. The winning apps included a physical training program, a tele-health mood tracker, a disaster relief application, a movement projection tool for mapping routes and a program that offers information to potential new recruits.

Among all 15 winners, ten were built using Android and the remaining five for the iPhone.

“The Army and some of the other services, including the Marine Corps, are considering hosting other contests and are in discussions to collaborate with commercial developers,” said Lt. Gen Jeffrey Sorenson, the Army’s chief information officer. “Additionally, the Army could deploy smartphones to soldiers in the field as soon as next year.”

The use of commercial devices can be risky from a military perspective. For example, there have been reported cases of hackers being able to potentially determine a device’s location, so some considerations still have yet to be made.

But the advancements in efficiency in technology offer a host of substantial benefits.

In July, defense contractor Raytheon was reportedly developing new software that combines maps with a buddy list to help soldiers in the battlefield find enemies using Android smartphones.

Toshiba has launched Canivo backup drives for Mac, which may emerge as a substitute for Apple’s troubled Time Capsule backup device which is facing data-loss problems, if the device shuts down unexpectedly.

Toshiba introduced on Tuesday Canivo portable hard drive to support Mac operating systems with capacities of 500GB, 750GB and ITB priced at $99.99, $119.99 and $139.99 respectively.

It enables consumers store largest digital libraries on their hard drives. The 500GB can store up to 142,000 digital photos, or 131,000 digital music files, or 410 downloaded digital movies while 750GB is capable of storing up to 214,000 digital photos, or 197,000 digital music files, or 610 downloaded digital movies. But the largest of them all 1TB supports up to 285,000 digital photos, or 263,000 digital music files, or 820 downloaded digital movies.

The Canvio drives are preloaded with NTI Shadow 5 for Mac software giving the users the ease to backup and synchronize the data in hard drives. One can secure the backup files with password protected data encryption up to 256-bit in order to prevent data theft. Also, Canvio hard drives have internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology to help protect users drive and data. One key feature is that the hard drive keeps a copy of everything saved on the user’s computer.

The timing is likely to help Toshiba push its product as Apple is facing major issues over defects in its Time Capsule.